A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 1761841 Details
Epoch: 81 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1762245 epoch_slot_no: 12645 block_no: 1761758 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1243 time: 2018-11-05 19:59:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x1ef7f59f5651b9403e968d9fe7ba627e27ef73b8c991d75d523b3f27ab847102Block Operator
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